Thursday, August 15, 2013

Sophie sewing

I’ve done a couple of little projects this week…stuff that’s been stuck on my to-do list while I was busy making quilts. First up was a new crib sheet for Sophie using this tutorial.

I’m never buying a crib sheet again…it literally took me 20 minutes.

Next up was a purse. She’s been carrying around a plastic Target bag with her treasures in it for weeks…so it was time to get this bag lady a real purse.

Now it holds all her treasures + bits of trash she collects, and I clean it out when she’s not looking.

I swear I blinked and she turned into a toddler…it’s so sad and so much fun at the same time.

Now onto the next big thing…I can only take one or two "small" projects before I’m itching to make a quilt!

All laid out and ready to sew!

I’m making this quilt again… (pattern is here) without borders and 12 more blocks to make it 60” x 70”. To make it like this you’ll need 42 – 2 1/2” strips of fabric, and 1 3/4 yards of neutral fabric.

I used that same tutorial last summer to make my 1st crib sheets for my friends' twins! And I've used it 2 more times also! I never made my kids or my grandchild sheets or a nursery set...you bet I will for the next one!! There was another tutorial I used in combination with the one you used. It had french seams...no fraying or stray threads. Loved that! Love the quilt...may have to check it out when I'm done with the bed runner and two other quilts in the works. :)

I'd never even thought of making a crib sheet but it's so sweet - and even though it would probably take me more then 20 mins it wouldn't be that much more for something so much prettier than boring white - and the perfect excuse for more lovely fabric!

I spy some Cloud 9 and DS quilts fabric! I've been eyeing that gray and I think it's time to get some. I'm just disappointed I missed out on the trees with the blue birds in them, so cute. Looking forward to seeing your finish.

Adorable purse! I made my little one's crib sheet after much procrastination and I also couldn't believe how easy it was. I plan to make all of them from here on out, an they make great baby shower gifts too.

can you tell us some of the lines of fabric in the stack? (i know it's not all the same line). love the oranges, greys & the sweet litte florals. bet the end result will be precious~ can't wait to see it!

Oh you've inspired me to want to try a fitted sheet myself! I have a little girl that looks like she's about the same age as your little girl. Mine's the 3rd child, first girl too! They look like they like and do a lot of the same fun things (maybe the same crazy screaming tantrums too!). Thanks for sharing your inspiring ideas.

How much fabric did you need for that crib sheet? I stupidly bought extra deep pillow top mattressses for both of my sons' beds. I can't find any twin sheets deep enough so I always have to buy two full flat sheets and alter them into a flat and fitted sheet for these crazy beds... And I always have trouble getting the elastic to look nice -- not sure if I'm overstreching it as I apply it (with my serger) or if I'm just not buying the right kind of elastic? Anyway, I love that little purse. I'll bet she's delighted with it!

Hi. I just found your quilting site. I design and print for sale quilt blocks. However, I could not quilt if my life depended on it! But, I am a willing student. I would love to use some of my quilt blocks to make my own quilt. I will keep watch on your blog. Interesting and I hope to learn!